Israel-Hamas War: UK Sends Military Support to Eastern Mediterranean

Surveillance aircrafts will patrol the area and auxiliary Navy ships will be ready to support humanitarian efforts and maintain stability.

Undated handout photo of a Merlin Helicopter from 845 Naval Air Squadron recovering to the flight deck of RFA Argus off the coast of Honduras after completing aerial damage survey. LPhot Robert Oates/Ministry of Defence via PA

The UK has deployed surveillance aircraft and auxiliary Navy ships to the Eastern Mediterranean to support Israel, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Friday.

It comes as the Israel-Hamas war, triggered by attacks launched by the Hamas, entered the seventh day.